Security forces, civilian clash leaves two injured in Anantnag

Srinagar: Two civilians were injured today when security forces opened fire in "self defence" to disperse a stone-pelting mob in Anantnag district of Kashmir during a cordon and search operation, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Ashmuqam area of Anantnag district following information about presence of militants in the area, a police official said. The official said as the security forces were going about their job, a group of around 100 persons resorted to stone-pelting at them.

"The security forces fired few rounds in self defence, resulting in injuries to two persons who have been referred to hospitals in Srinagar for treatment," he said.